The Divine Son: Exploring the Messiah's Deity in Hebrews 1

The Divine Son: Exploring the Messiah's Deity in Hebrews 1

Is the Messiah God? The first chapter of Hebrews presents compelling evidence that he is. In this chapter, the author highlights the Son’s role as the creator and sustainer of the universe, emphasizes the Son’s divine essence, proclaims that the Son is worthy of the worship that belongs only to God, and explicitly identifies the Son as “God” and “Lord/YHWH.” In order to demonstrate each of these points, this video conducts a detailed exegesis of Hebrews 1 and answers objections from unitarians.

Sean Griffin is Wrong About the Book of Jubilees

Sean Griffin is Wrong About the Book of Jubilees

Recently, I made a 15-minute video where I gave an overview of the Book of Jubilees and explained why Jews and Christians have never considered it Scripture. Sean Griffin did not like this video and made a three-hour response to it. This is my response to his response. (Don't worry—it is much shorter than Sean's.)

The Truth About the Book of Jubilees

The Truth About the Book of Jubilees

Jubilees is a fascinating book that provides a window into the world of Second Temple Judaism. However, instead of appreciating it for what it is, a few teachers on the Internet exaggerate its significance and consider it to be inspired Scripture. This video provides an overview of the book of Jubilees and explains why it is not Scripture.

Making Sense of the Conquest of Canaan

Making Sense of the Conquest of Canaan

Did God command Israel to commit genocide? If God is loving and merciful, how should we understand his command to kill the Canaanites? In this message given at Messiah’s New Life Tabernacle in June of 2021, we try to make sense of the conquest of Canaan and answer some of the difficult questions about these biblical passages.

What Scripture Says About Same-Sex Relationships (An Interview with Dr. Michael Brown)

What Scripture Says About Same-Sex Relationships (An Interview with Dr. Michael Brown)

I had the honor of interviewing biblical scholar and author, Dr. Michael Brown, regarding what Scripture says about homosexual practice. In this interview, Dr. Brown makes the case that the Bible condemns homosexual practice and provides thoughtful responses to objections from modern critics.